The SDS Imports Civet12, a Chinese-made 12-gauge shotgun, offers a budget-friendly platform for tinkerers. While priced at $239, it requires significant gunsmithing to address rough actions, feeding issues, and furniture fitment. After modifications, it can reliably use Saiga 12 magazines, making it a viable option for experienced hobbyists.
This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms topics, including historical military rifles (FN in Korea, Finnish submachine guns, StG44, FG-42, MG42, SKS, Chauchat), design influences (patent laws), manufacturing challenges (StG45 vs. StG44 reproduction), collector affordability, and hypothetical historical scenarios (French intermediate cartridge rifle). It also touches on less direct firearms topics like fictional authors, personal preferences, and the logistics of filming, concluding with a discussion on the channel's "Only 3 Guns" picks.
This video provides an overview and demonstration of the SAS12 shotgun. It highlights the firearm's Chinese origin, detachable box magazine design, and notably low price point of around $140. The content aims to answer whether the shotgun functions as expected and how it operates, offering a direct look at its capabilities.
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